Import charged with task that hasn’t been completed since 1939.

Champion hurdler Black And Bent won't been seen jumping this season after his retirement from racing was announced.

Emerging chaser Phaze Action heads the betting for the $100,000 Brierly Steeplechase on the opening day of the huge Warrnambool Carnival on Tuesday.

The outstanding staying and jumps ability of Black And Bent has once again been on display this time with the six-year-old demolishing his rivals by 12 lengths in today's $200,000 Grand National Hurdle at Befair Park Sandown.

Champion jumper Black And Bent has turned out to be an incredible money spinner for connections following his purchase for $25,000 at the 2007 Magic Millions National Yearling Sale.